Terrence Crawford vs Errol Spence - July 29

[Oasisman]

I have already bet Crawford by KO but after reading some comments I'm now unsure if I did the right choice.  

Crawford may have won in this poll but the boxing community is also saying Spence has superior technical skills, he is also better in defense and is physically stronger. I may not even watch this fight because there is also another event in UFC but we're also going to be seeing them fight twice since both of them can activate their rematch clause as well.  

Goodluck with your bet. Both fighters are actually one of the best in boxing today for that reason. Though there are chances for Crawford to knock Spence down, but I don't think it is higher than his past opponent. Crawford is a very dangerous fighter, he can knock you off cold when he sees an opening. That same goes for Spence. You seriously can't have a higher percentage of KO if your punching power are weak.
However, I dont think either of both will be comfortable just throwing their usual jabs without being precautious. I expect they'll play safe at an early rounds, who ever gets the momentum and gets a bit comfortable will become the aggressor, the other one will stand more defensively as a counter puncher as well. This is the fight of 2 elite fighters - so there are no guarantee who will win and how will the match ends. 

[bbc.reporter]

@Oasisman. Agreed. The fight might start with both of them being very careful and make it almost boring, I reckon. Also, similar to some of the recent superfights we have witnessed, these fighters are already very rich and are also assured of millions from their share of the purse. They might not want to punched in the face early in the fight or for the whole fight hehehehe.

I also changed my vote to Spence. Who are these other 2 voters with me? @Boafeng? @bisdak40?

[btc_angela]

I have already bet Crawford by KO but after reading some comments I'm now unsure if I did the right choice.  

Crawford may have won in this poll but the boxing community is also saying Spence has superior technical skills, he is also better in defense and is physically stronger. I may not even watch this fight because there is also another event in UFC but we're also going to be seeing them fight twice since both of them can activate their rematch clause as well.  

Goodluck with your bet. Both fighters are actually one of the best in boxing today for that reason. Though there are chances for Crawford to knock Spence down, but I don't think it is higher than his past opponent. Crawford is a very dangerous fighter, he can knock you off cold when he sees an opening. That same goes for Spence. You seriously can't have a higher percentage of KO if your punching power are weak.
However, I dont think either of both will be comfortable just throwing their usual jabs without being precautious. I expect they'll play safe at an early rounds, who ever gets the momentum and gets a bit comfortable will become the aggressor, the other one will stand more defensively as a counter puncher as well. This is the fight of 2 elite fighters - so there are no guarantee who will win and how will the match ends. 

Yes, not just in their weight division, but throughout boxing, encompassing all weight classes. 2 of the best, undefeated boxers that we have right now, and fighting for the unification. This is the modern fight of the likes of Sugar Ray Leonard vs Thomas the Hitman Hearns.

So there are many scenarios in this fight, maybe they will just jab each other early and feel the power. Or the other guy going too aggressive and wanted to score a knockout or totally dominated the fight. We will see which style will win here, I'm thinking of Crawford has the advantage at first and then maybe Spence coming back from behind and winning the rounds.

[coin-investor]

Going to the big event tomorrow this is the result of the poll for this super fight

Terrence "Bud" Crawford   - 24 (88.9%)
Errol "The Truth" Spence   - 3 (11.1%)
Draw   - 0 (0%)
Total Voters: 27

They have their final face-off both fighters did not trash talk each other, from all the boxing events this year this one is by far the most exciting because we have three great fights in this event, The Donaire - Santiago title match, the Isaac Pitbull - Cabrera match and the much awaited Crawford - Spence fight, I hope we can watch this fight, I'll be early to check the live feed on social media.

[inthelongrun]

So it seems like the Crawford vs Spence event has some more fireworks pre-fight night. Have you guys watched the altercation between former champion Caleb Plant and 2 division champion Jermall Charlo? Caleb Plant landed a slap on Jermall Charlo's face before the security was able to separate Caleb. There were also rumors that the wives of twins Jermall and Jermell had another fight in the parking lot. So I am now changing my previous prediction of 800k PPV buys to a million plus in this event.

Can't wait for this event to happen. Looking forward to Nonito Donaire breaking his own record as the oldest bantamweight champion in history and the oldest champion in the present. There's also a battle between Pacman's MP Promotions fighter Isaac Cruz and his close friend and former coach Freddie Roach's protege Giovanni Cabrera. And the main event, I am looking forward to seeing Terrence Bud Crawford as the first ever 2-division undisputed champion in this  4-belt era. 

[Kemarit]

So it seems like the Crawford vs Spence event has some more fireworks pre-fight night. Have you guys watched the altercation between former champion Caleb Plant and 2 division champion Jermall Charlo? Caleb Plant landed a slap on Jermall Charlo's face before the security was able to separate Caleb. There were also rumors that the wives of twins Jermall and Jermell had another fight in the parking lot. So I am now changing my previous prediction of 800k PPV buys to a million plus in this event.

What's the beef though between Caleb and the Charlo's? Or maybe there was something that the Charlo's said against Caleb that he reacted violently and slapping him?

Can't wait for this event to happen. Looking forward to Nonito Donaire breaking his own record as the oldest bantamweight champion in history and the oldest champion in the present. There's also a battle between Pacman's MP Promotions fighter Isaac Cruz and his close friend and former coach Freddie Roach's protege Giovanni Cabrera. And the main event, I am looking forward to seeing Terrence Bud Crawford as the first ever 2-division undisputed champion in this  4-belt era. 

Yes, I think everyone is really hype on the Donaire vs Santiago fight and that everyone is expecting that at 40 years old, Donaire will break his own record as the oldest. His record for now stands at 38 when he knockout Ouballi. But he has a good chance to break it again.

Oh yeah, if Bud Crawford will win then he will be the first and most likely Inoue will be the second if I'm not mistaken. I totally forget that Crawford did it at 140 lbs already.

[Yamifoud]

Going to the big event tomorrow this is the result of the poll for this super fight

Terrence "Bud" Crawford   - 24 (88.9%)
Errol "The Truth" Spence   - 3 (11.1%)
Draw   - 0 (0%)
Total Voters: 27

They have their final face-off both fighters did not trash talk each other, from all the boxing events this year this one is by far the most exciting because we have three great fights in this event, The Donaire - Santiago title match, the Isaac Pitbull - Cabrera match and the much awaited Crawford - Spence fight, I hope we can watch this fight, I'll be early to check the live feed on social media.

Even outside the forum, Crawford is still the heavy favorite. There have been rumors before that it was Spence who was ducking Crawford, so in the minds of the fans, Crawford is the better boxer. Additionally, if we look at Crawford's boxing record, all of his previous fights have ended in knockouts, so he would be breaking that streak if he does not win here via knockout. Personally, I believe that Spence is strong, but I like Crawford to win by KO because the odds are very attractive.

[Pamadar]

Going to the big event tomorrow this is the result of the poll for this super fight

Terrence "Bud" Crawford   - 24 (88.9%)
Errol "The Truth" Spence   - 3 (11.1%)
Draw   - 0 (0%)
Total Voters: 27

They have their final face-off both fighters did not trash talk each other, from all the boxing events this year this one is by far the most exciting because we have three great fights in this event, The Donaire - Santiago title match, the Isaac Pitbull - Cabrera match and the much awaited Crawford - Spence fight, I hope we can watch this fight, I'll be early to check the live feed on social media.

Even outside the forum, Crawford is still the heavy favorite. There have been rumors before that it was Spence who was ducking Crawford, so in the minds of the fans, Crawford is the better boxer. Additionally, if we look at Crawford's boxing record, all of his previous fights have ended in knockouts, so he would be breaking that streak if he does not win here via knockout. Personally, I believe that Spence is strong, but I like Crawford to win by KO because the odds are very attractive.

I noticed that, as well, Crawford still shows as favorite with how bookies place the odds.

Personally, it will be a tough fight for both fighters, but the winner will be the one who is much hunger for unifying the
belts and really wanted that fame to be declared as the best fighter from this division. We will witness who's going
to win and claimed all the belts when the announcer declared the name of the winner of this match.

[Japinat]

Going to the big event tomorrow this is the result of the poll for this super fight

Terrence "Bud" Crawford   - 24 (88.9%)
Errol "The Truth" Spence   - 3 (11.1%)
Draw   - 0 (0%)
Total Voters: 27

They have their final face-off both fighters did not trash talk each other, from all the boxing events this year this one is by far the most exciting because we have three great fights in this event, The Donaire - Santiago title match, the Isaac Pitbull - Cabrera match and the much awaited Crawford - Spence fight, I hope we can watch this fight, I'll be early to check the live feed on social media.

Even outside the forum, Crawford is still the heavy favorite. There have been rumors before that it was Spence who was ducking Crawford, so in the minds of the fans, Crawford is the better boxer. Additionally, if we look at Crawford's boxing record, all of his previous fights have ended in knockouts, so he would be breaking that streak if he does not win here via knockout. Personally, I believe that Spence is strong, but I like Crawford to win by KO because the odds are very attractive.

I noticed that, as well, Crawford still shows as favorite with how bookies place the odds.

Personally, it will be a tough fight for both fighters, but the winner will be the one who is much hunger for unifying the
belts and really wanted that fame to be declared as the best fighter from this division. We will witness who's going
to win and claimed all the belts when the announcer declared the name of the winner of this match.

Yes, it's hard to deny that Crawford is really getting all the votes from the people inside and outside this forum and honestly, it doesn't surprise me anymore because even before this fight has been made, I already know that Crawford will get the people's pulse. Not because of his story that he was fooled on their first negotiation but because people believed that he is a better boxer compared to Spence who acquired three belts beforehand.

Now for the final question, will Crawford able to make it straight into a reality and be the strongest in the welterweight division? Or most of us here are wrong about him and we might've underestimated the underdog who prolonged the fight.

[Maslate]

Now for the final question, will Crawford able to make it straight into a reality and be the strongest in the welterweight division? Or most of us here are wrong about him and we might've underestimated the underdog who prolonged the fight.

Well, nobody can answer that question for sure because it's not just you but all of us who are excited to see this fight is also rooting to find the answer. And if I'm being honest, I'd say that Crawford got some chances to win over Spence, but we know that the latter is not that easy to overcome and it will be a tough battle before we can finally know the answer.

For now, let's enjoy and hopefully we will get the entertainment that we want for the fight later.

[wheelz1200]

Now for the final question, will Crawford able to make it straight into a reality and be the strongest in the welterweight division? Or most of us here are wrong about him and we might've underestimated the underdog who prolonged the fight.

Well, nobody can answer that question for sure because it's not just you but all of us who are excited to see this fight is also rooting to find the answer. And if I'm being honest, I'd say that Crawford got some chances to win over Spence, but we know that the latter is not that easy to overcome and it will be a tough battle before we can finally know the answer.

For now, let's enjoy and hopefully we will get the entertainment that we want for the fight later.

Can't wait for this fight.  I just hoe either way it's not one of those 1st or 2nd round wins.  I need to see a battle tonight.  So what's everyone here leaning towards?  I'm in on Crawford and might lay a little more.  And a flyer on tko in 7th-9th rounds.  I think this one is crawford's to lose.

[Slow death]

So it seems like the Crawford vs Spence event has some more fireworks pre-fight night. Have you guys watched the altercation between former champion Caleb Plant and 2 division champion Jermall Charlo? Caleb Plant landed a slap on Jermall Charlo's face before the security was able to separate Caleb. There were also rumors that the wives of twins Jermall and Jermell had another fight in the parking lot. So I am now changing my previous prediction of 800k PPV buys to a million plus in this event.

I saw this and thought they were going to talk about the reason for all this fighting, but even the guys who were close to the two fighters didn't understand what was going on and just separated the two fighters so that there would be no more fighting, I saw it on a website where It said that Plant yelled at Charlo not to hit him again, which seems to me that if they hadn't stopped this fight early, things would have gotten out of hand and the fight would have been very serious.


there are a few hours left for the fight to start and I won't be able to watch this fight, so I'll wait for the fight to end and I'll see the summary of the fight, I still maintain my opinion that Terence will win this fight, he arrives in this fight as the favorite and with odd of @1.67 is a good odd, too bad I don't have more funds to place a bet and also because I'm in the betting holiday mode until the 10th of August when the premier league starts, all I can do is watch the fight summary and guess who will be the winner, which in my case will be Terence

[Jating]

Anyone noticed that the odds has slightly changes? Crawford from 1.59 to now 1.53 ML. So it seems that someone or at least a lot of people are now betting on Crawford to win this fight at ML. Maybe after the face off and weigh-in, they might see something in Crawford that suddenly they bet on him.

So it's good still for Spence backers as the odds are very attractive as obviously he is the underdog. But smart money is going to Crawford now, and goodluck to those who have bet already. And just like the rest of the fans here, I'm also very excited about this fight and also the other fights in the undercard like Donaire and Pitbull Cruz vs Cabrera.

[bisdak40]

@Oasisman. Agreed. The fight might start with both of them being very careful and make it almost boring, I reckon. Also, similar to some of the recent superfights we have witnessed, these fighters are already very rich and are also assured of millions from their share of the purse. They might not want to punched in the face early in the fight or for the whole fight hehehehe.

I also changed my vote to Spence. Who are these other 2 voters with me? @Boafeng? @bisdak40?

We are now up to four hehe.

Yeah, they might be very cautious at the opening rounds and we might be disappointed that this fight will not go as expected but I hope that they will slag it out to give the fans the worth of their money.

I give Spence the edge here as he is younger and taller, hoping he can work it out to his advantage but overall this one is very tough to predict.

[Baofeng]

So it seems like the Crawford vs Spence event has some more fireworks pre-fight night. Have you guys watched the altercation between former champion Caleb Plant and 2 division champion Jermall Charlo? Caleb Plant landed a slap on Jermall Charlo's face before the security was able to separate Caleb. There were also rumors that the wives of twins Jermall and Jermell had another fight in the parking lot. So I am now changing my previous prediction of 800k PPV buys to a million plus in this event.

Lol, are they promoting their future fight in the Crawford vs Spence? hehehe. I guess it has something to do when Caleb called out Charlo after his lost to Alvarez. However, I wasn't able to follow that news. Maybe something that Charlo said to Caleb back then.

Can't wait for this event to happen. Looking forward to Nonito Donaire breaking his own record as the oldest bantamweight champion in history and the oldest champion in the present. There's also a battle between Pacman's MP Promotions fighter Isaac Cruz and his close friend and former coach Freddie Roach's protege Giovanni Cabrera. And the main event, I am looking forward to seeing Terrence Bud Crawford as the first ever 2-division undisputed champion in this  4-belt era. 

Yeah, the undercard as well is very good, Cruz vs Cabrera could be another explosive fights as Cabrera is making fun of Cruz and Isaac really wanted to get his hands on Cabrera. Of course the might anticipated return of Donaire, we will see if he still has it. Winning the WBC belt back will put his name on the history again, not just at 118 lbs, but could be the oldest reigning champion for this year.

[robelneo]

Yeah, the undercard as well is very good, Cruz vs Cabrera could be another explosive fights as Cabrera is making fun of Cruz and Isaac really wanted to get his hands on Cabrera. Of course the might anticipated return of Donaire, we will see if he still has it. Winning the WBC belt back will put his name on the history again, not just at 118 lbs, but could be the oldest reigning champion for this year.

Right now this early three hours before the event, I am looking for pages that will likely show a live feed for free of the two undercards Cruz vs Cabrera and the Donaire - Santigao title match is all good we know how good Pitbull Cruz is but Cabrera is also a decent fighter he is unorthodox with very quick long hands I have seen him fight twice and I'm impressed he is undefeated but if he cannot make Cruz respect his power he is in big trouble.

The Donaire - Santiago is one fight we all waiting we will see if this is Donaire's final fight or if he will continue if he wins the match and the title.

And of course, the much-anticipated match between Crawford and Spence that took several years to deal with, I bet $100 against a friend that Crawford will win, it's a tough match to bet the fight could go either way, it will go to a fighter who wants it most. 

[serjent05]

Yeah, the undercard as well is very good, Cruz vs Cabrera could be another explosive fights as Cabrera is making fun of Cruz and Isaac really wanted to get his hands on Cabrera. Of course the might anticipated return of Donaire, we will see if he still has it. Winning the WBC belt back will put his name on the history again, not just at 118 lbs, but could be the oldest reigning champion for this year.

Right now this early three hours before the event, I am looking for pages that will likely show a live feed for free of the two undercards Cruz vs Cabrera and the Donaire - Santigao title match is all good we know how good Pitbull Cruz is but Cabrera is also a decent fighter he is unorthodox with very quick long hands I have seen him fight twice and I'm impressed he is undefeated but if he cannot make Cruz respect his power he is in big trouble.

The Donaire - Santiago is one fight we all waiting we will see if this is Donaire's final fight or if he will continue if he wins the match and the title.

I am also looking for sites that can show the live feed but failed.  I also wanted to see the match between Donaire  and Santiago in real time but it looks like I have to depend on the updates after the fight. 

And of course, the much-anticipated match between Crawford and Spence that took several years to deal with, I bet $100 against a friend that Crawford will win, it's a tough match to bet the fight could go either way, it will go to a fighter who wants it most. 

I hope it will work that way and not goes to the decision where the fight goes to the fighter who the judges wanted to win it most.  I also think that these two boxer will take their time sizing each other and action might start at the mid-round  maybe 4 or 5 rounds where action will start escalating.  I hope this fight won't be boring where the fight becomes a chess battle waiting and reacting.

[coin-investor]

I hope it will work that way and not goes to the decision where the fight goes to the fighter who the judges wanted to win it most.  I also think that these two boxer will take their time sizing each other and action might start at the mid-round  maybe 4 or 5 rounds where action will start escalating.  I hope this fight won't be boring where the fight becomes a chess battle waiting and reacting.

I expect a slow start for both fighters because they both have respect for each other's power and reputation they will size each other for the first three rounds, and the action will start in round 4 and up, where they need to take action to compile points or have the advantage before they head to the middle rounds, we will know who has the upper hands in the middle rounds and if the fights go the distance both fighters will pour it out in the championship rounds.
Anywhere I look at it, it will be a very exciting match.

[Dave1]

I hope it will work that way and not goes to the decision where the fight goes to the fighter who the judges wanted to win it most.  I also think that these two boxer will take their time sizing each other and action might start at the mid-round  maybe 4 or 5 rounds where action will start escalating.  I hope this fight won't be boring where the fight becomes a chess battle waiting and reacting.

I expect a slow start for both fighters because they both have respect for each other's power and reputation they will size each other for the first three rounds, and the action will start in round 4 and up, where they need to take action to compile points or have the advantage before they head to the middle rounds, we will know who has the upper hands in the middle rounds and if the fights go the distance both fighters will pour it out in the championship rounds.
Anywhere I look at it, it will be a very exciting match.

Yeah, Spence said that he wants to dictate the phase and uses his jab. So it's going to be a technical fight here, with Spence using his jab and most likely Crawford switching from lefty to orthodox as he is known to do this a lot in his fight to confuse his opponents.

It could be very well go to distance, but I'm thinking that in this fight, we will see someone going down in the later rounds. As they will be going at it in the middle rounds and then someone controlling it in the championships round and maybe score a knockout.

[robelneo]

Bad day for Donaire, he loses by a unanimous decision Santiago totally dominated and it looks like father time caught up with Donaire he did not break his record to continue to be the oldest champion, I think its time for Donaire to hang up his gloves there's nothing left for him its the end of the road for him unfortunately.

115 - 113 / 116 - 112 / 116-112 all in favor of Santiago